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Ukraine Unleashes Domestically Made Missiles for 3,000 km Strikes

10/6/2025

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Zelensky Unleashes Missiles

President Zelensky announced Ukraine will use domestically produced missiles, including FP-5 Flamingo for 3,000 km strikes into Russia targeting refineries and ammunition plants.
The Flamingo carries a 1,150 kg warhead and evades defenses via low-altitude flight and vector changes.
Production is rising to seven Flamingo missiles per day by October, contingent on bilateral funding to reach $35 billion by 2026.

Summary

Ukraine Advances Missile Technology

Ukraine has developed the RK-360L, a long-range cruise missile with a 1,000-km range and 260-kg warhead, entering serial production.
Its precision has proven in combat, including strikes on Russian facilities.
The Neptune-D expands deep-land attack with a larger airframe and low-altitude navigation, retaining anti-ship capabilities.
Ukraine's RK-360L is likely cheaper and faster to produce than MdCN, boosting self-sufficiency.

Summary

Putin Warns U.S.

Kremlin urges United States not to supply Tomahawks to Ukraine, arguing they would damage Russia's military capabilities.
Institute for the Study of War (ISW) analysts say Ukraine's Tomahawks could hit deep Russian targets, about 1,945.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says U.S. missile support would escalate tensions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked Donald Trump for long-range missiles to deter Russia.

History

Historical Context

The Soviet Union launched the R-7 Semyorka, the first intercontinental ballistic missile, on August 21, 1957, demonstrating its military capabilities with a range of 8,000 kilometers. This advancement initiated an arms race during the Cold War. Today, Ukraine's development of long-range missiles like the FP-5 Flamingo reflects a similar pursuit of military self-sufficiency amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

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Zelensky Unleashes Missiles

President Zelensky announced Ukraine will use domestically produced missiles, including FP-5 Flamingo for 3,000 km strikes into Russia targeting refineries and ammunition plants.
The Flamingo carries a 1,150 kg warhead and evades defenses via low-altitude flight and vector changes.
Production is rising to seven Flamingo missiles per day by October, contingent on bilateral funding to reach $35 billion by 2026.

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